According to an ANSEP press release, the program has helped the educational growth and career goals of more than 2,500 Alaskans from various backgrounds.
Published: Jan. 31, 2025 at 9:06 PM AKSTANCHORAGE, Alaska - The Alaska Native Science and Engineering Program commemorated 30 years of its impact on Alaskans Friday night — improving educational opportunities for youth across the state.
Michael Bourdukofsky, the Director of Special Projects for ANSEP, says the program engages with students from kindergarten up to those pursuing a PHD. The featured keynote speaker for the celebration, Izzy Yasana, a value brand manager at Nike, gave some tips to Alaska youth who want to pursue a higher education.
Yasana says she’s blown away and inspired by the program, especially with its impact on students in Alaska, across the nation, and even the world. She hopes the students who pursue their education and dreams are eventually able to give back to their local communities.
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